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Roethlisberger apologizes for behaviour: A contrite Ben Roethlisberger says he got caught up in being a caricature called Big Ben, not the grounded player and person he once was, leading to his off-field problems — and affecting his play as Steelers quarterback.
Grey Cup returns to Toronto in 2012: source: Sources close the Canadian Football League say the Grey Cup will return to Toronto in 2010.
Panthers receiver Muhammad retires: Muhsin Muhammad is retiring from the NFL after spending 11 of his 14 seasons with the Carolina Panthers.
USC hit with 2-year bowl ban: Southern California has received a two-year bowl ban and a sharp loss of football scholarships in a report on the NCAA's four-year investigation of the school.
Bills' Schobel leaning towards retirement: Stopping short of announcing his retirement, Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel says he's prepared to inform the team to "go on without me."
Roethlisberger investigation tapes made public: The college student who accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her said she didn't try to fight him off because he appeared earlier in the night to have a short temper.
Rams' Bruce announces retirement: Wide receiver Isaac Bruce, whose four Pro Bowls firmly established him among the greatest players in Rams history, retired Wednesday with a message for a struggling franchise that has hit bottom: Be proud of who you are.
CFL adopts radio-in-helmet units for QBs: Quarterbacks in the Canadian Football League might be used to getting an earful from their coaches while they're on the sidelines, but now that can happen between plays.
Grey Cup tickets sold out after 1 week: Tickets for the 98th Grey Cup game in Edmonton this fall have sold out just one week after they went on sale. It's believed to be the fastest and earliest sellout of Grey Cup tickets on record.
Eskimos' Whitlock ready to be No. 1 guy: Arkee Whitlock started last season on the reserve list as star running back Jesse Lumsden was counted on to carry the load for Edmonton. But he was suddenly called into action in the second game of the year after Lumsden went down with a season-ending injury a week earlier.
Report shows no alcohol in Chris Henry's system: A toxicology report found no alcohol in Chris Henry's system after the Cincinnati Bengals receiver died in December from a fractured skull and other head injuries.
Ti-Cats defensive tackle Adams retires: Tiger-Cats defensive tackle Darrell Adams is calling it a career after three seasons in Hamilton.
NFL receiver Bruce to retire: Isaac Bruce will officially announce his retirement on Wednesday, the St. Louis Rams have announced.
Colts GM confident about re-signing Manning: Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian says he expects to reach a deal with Peyton Manning before the quarterback's current contract expires.
Argos rookie Turner ruptures Achilles tendon: Steven Turner, a speedy rookie, looking to crack the Toronto Argonauts as a kick returner, suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon during training camp Monday. surgery Friday.
Alouettes' Chiu retires after stellar career: The Montreal Alouettes opened training camp Sunday in Sherbrooke, Que., with a huge hole to fill on their offensive line as Bryan Chiu retired.
CFL camps open across the country: CFL training camps got underway on Sunday and for everyone from rookies to 16-year veterans it can be a grind.
Glenn proclaims himself Ticats' starter: Kevin Glenn believes he is opening training camp as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' starting quarterback, while head coach Marcel Bellefeuille isn't ready to hand the job to the CFL veteran.
Riders swap St. Pierre for Cetoute: The Saskatchewan Roughriders traded offensive lineman Jonathan St. Pierre to the Toronto Argonauts on Sunday for receiver Obed Cetoute.
Argos QB Hamdan abruptly retires: First-year coach Toronto Argonauts coach Jim Barker now has four quarterback candidates to choose from after Gibran Hamdan announced his retirement from football.
Saints' Shockey remains tight-lipped: Jeremy Shockey declined to discuss Saturday what happened in the New Orleans Saints' weight room that led to his hospitalization on May 27.